It may only be October, but it appears the season’s first Nor’easter is already getting ready to strike.

East Coasters can blame Hurricane Willa for the early chill, which is set to bring some heavy rain, strong winds, and even some mountain snow this weekend.

Willa is currently thousands of miles away, only just making landfall in Mexico.

But it is expected to transition to a Nor’easter later this week as it moves into Texas, where up to several inches of rain could fall on grounds that were flooded less than a week ago.

The season’s first Nor’easter is getting ready to strike splat in middle of Halloween weekend

And on Thursday Willa is expected to bring strong thunderstorms and around 1 to 2 inches of rain to areas that are still reeling from hurricanes Florence and Michael.

Heavy rain and isolated tornadoes could be possible in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and northern Florida as well, according to CBS News.

Then Willa is expected to merge with a cold front, transforming into what could become a significant Nor’easter in the middle of Halloween weekend.

Rain is expected in the likes of New York City, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Boston, as well as Roanoke, Virginia, Wilmington, Delaware, Hartford, Connecticut, and Portland, Maine, according to Accuweather.

The Carolinas can expect cold showers, and heavy rain and chilly winds are expected to hit Kentucky and Tennessee with temperatures in the 40s.

East Coasters can blame Hurricane Willa for the early chill, which is set to bring some heavy rain, strong winds, and even some mountain snow this weekend as it leaves Mexico

The Nor’easter will truly rear its ugly head on Saturday, when it is expected to reach its full strength.

Winds of 50 to 70 mph are expected to hit coastal areas from Virginia to New England, with a potential for flooding as ocean waves hit up to 20 feet.

Heavy ‘sideways’ rain is expected to lash major cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington DC.

New York will likely see up to 2 inches of rain, and ‘gale-force winds’ over 40 mph could hit the eastern end of Long Island and the New Jersey coast, according to the New York Post.

Rain is expected in the likes of New York City, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Boston as well as areas hit hard by hurricanes Michael and Florence

Temperatures will also remain in the 40s, keeping temperatures nearly 15 degrees below average in the East.

There is a potential for wet snow in the likes of the Poconos and northern New Jersey, and heavier snow is expected in the Catskills and mountains of northern New England.

Parts of Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire could see up to a foot of snow – which may cause power outages.

Airline delays could also occur due to the combination of heavy rain, strong winds, and an expected low cloud ceiling.

The Nor’easter is expected to move away on Sunday, keeping things dry – albeit quite chilly – for trick-or-treating come Wednesday……more here